What A Level with English Language and History?

Depending on the particular spec some RS A levels are very philosophy based. My dd loved it.

I'd be worried if she is wanting to study English, but considers English Literature 'dry'. I'd put money on it that this view is down to the texts they were studying and possibly they way they've been taught.

Does she like reading generally?

English Literature A level will (or should) not only be about reading specific texts, but about critical appraisal of those texts too - her English Language GCSE will stand her in good stead here.

I did English History and Economics. I was advised against psychology or sociology as were seen as softer options by my career advisor. I'm sure they're not! I got into a very good university even though my grades weren't amazing so I think it's a strong suit and keeps options open for something non arty but non sciency at university such as Law, politics, PPE, etc.

Psychology is a science.

Politics or psychology would be a good fit.
All very essay writing heavy though

RS.

My DD has decided on History, English Language and Sociology. She wants to be a primary school teacher. The linguistic and application of English really sparked her interest which is why she's chose language over Literature, Sociology as it's thought provoking and may have some benefit in her future career, and History because she really enjoys it! I want her to do three subjects she really enjoys and for her they fit the bill.

Theatre Studies (Drama) A level is a very English/essay based subject and could be combined with English at university. The practical element gives a break from the writing side. Someone mentioned that high scores are difficult obtaining in a group performance this is absolutely not the case. Every performer should be marked individually.

What about Classical Civilisation? Ancient history without the Latin or Greek.

I think Politics could fit too.

I think the most important thing is that your DD does what she enjoys and don't worry that an A level is considered less weighty. My DD is in year 13 and lots in her year are going onto top universities with Art/Theatre Studies/Music A levels.

I'd say sociology or politics would work well with those choices.

Psychology has SOME science in it but it definitely does not dominate and I wouldn't say the science bits are any harder than GCSE level. In terms of the maths stuff, it's only really when you get to degree level when theres abit more maths (and science) x I think the most important thing is that she does something she's interested in x

Try and get to Spain this summer if you can. It's one of the only countries at the moment with no quarantine.

I hadn't visited France in a nice place until I went when I was 14 and we visited the Provence and stopped in Paris along the way. it changed my view of the country completely. Up until then I'd been on a crappy visit to Mont St Michel in the cold and rain when I was 11 through a school trip and I thought France sucked.

Then had this later trip and realised it was a beautiful country and made me decide to do French A-level.

Seeing the country makes such a difference if you find a nice part. Can be so motivating, especially (the thought) of talking to all those interesting dark-haired handsome strangers :) Didn't have any confidence aged 14 though LOL.

There are loads of courses she could just fly on her own. Very exciting!

www.languageinternational.co.uk/course/intensive-spanish-course-ail-madrid-spanish-language-school-68169

I did A level RS and it was really good, it was half christian theology and half Islam. Definitely one to consider.

Politics would also go well with history

Not sure if anyone has mentioned economics ?

I did Eng (but Lit not Lang) History and RS A-levels. They were all really interesting and complemented each other well. Very essay heavy though and all with very hefty specifications. A well-regarded combination though I think.

ps Art absolutely is a time killer at my school so that does depend. they practically lock our students in the art rooms!

Just noticed the teaching bit : sociology has a whole unit on education so it's an obvious one to me!

If primary teaching is a goal the English is helpful, as is the history Art and drama would be too, that said.

Eng Lit and sociology is one of the most common A Level combinations so that is plain weird!!

Sociology goes really well with that combo. LOTS of content to rote learn (but not so much rote learning for Eng Lang so a nice balance)

At my school they require really good science and maths grades for A Level psychology these days.

Although technically allowed , I wouldn't go for Eng Lang and Eng Lit as separate A Levels.

I think sociology, or politics or philosophy.

DS did Spanish A level but regretted it. However, without covid he would have probably got to go there which would have made a real difference I think. It's difficult to get enthused when you can't use the language (and Brexit hasn't helped as he knows he can't go and work there anymore).

I would suggest geography. I think it's a great subject and is important for the future with combatting climate change. And it goes really well with English (whether lang or lit) and history although may be a little content heavy. However, Eng lang will be less content heavy than the other two.

I didn't do it for A level because I fell out with my geography teacher and switched to RE but DH did it with English (lit) and history.

Sociology goes very nicely with history

Dd is doing history, eng lang and drama. She did start off doing lit instead of history but struggled a bit with the reading (processing disorder) so swapped to history.

Dd slightly regrets drama, tho she loves studying it. Mainly because now she is looking at uni, she feels it's not a serious enough A level. She wishes she had done french instead. Though she is looking at doing language and linguistics at uni and doesn't need the serious A level necessarily.

No real help but just what thought process a year 12 is going through atm.